City of Edwardsville Rental RegistrationInspection Program Our Mission

City of Edwardsville Rental Registration/Inspection Program

Our Mission is to protect the life, safety, general welfare and health of all persons occupying rental dwelling units in the City limits of Edwardsville, by enforcing life safety standards pertaining to the maintenance of residential rental property.

REGISTERED RENTAL UNITS TYPE BUILDINGS UNITS Single Family Units 832 Duplexes 162 325 Multi-family Units 274 1982 Exempt Properties 67 67 3, 206 1, 335 Total

RENTAL REGISTRATION FEES Anyone who owns or operates residential rental property in the City limits of Edwardsville must register their property(s) January 1 st annually. FEE STRUCTURE ANNUAL FEE Single Family / Mobile Home – Per Building $40. 00 Duplexes – Per Building ($30/side) $60. 00 Multi-family Units (3+ Units) – Per Unit $25. 00 Late Registration – Per Unit $75. 00 1 st Re-Inspection $FREE Subsequent Re-Inspection(s) $75. 00

CODES IN EFFECT WITHIN THE CITY OF EDWARDSVILLE • International Building Code – 2006 Edition • International Fire Code – 2006 Edition • NFPA 101 Life Safety Code – 2000 Edition • Illinois State Plumbing Code 2004 Edition • National Electrical Code – 2005 Edition (with amendments) • International Mechanical Code – 2006 Edition • International Property Maintenance Code – 2006 Edition • International Residential Code – 2006 Edition (with amendments) • International Energy Conservation Code – 2009 Edition • Americans with Disabilities Act • Illinois Accessibility Code • City Land Development Code & Zoning Ordinance

CONSTRUCTION PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS 6 • Permits are required for major repairs, interior renovations and other maintenance activities as on the Safe Housing Checklist. • Permits and inspections are necessary to ensure the health and safety of the citizens and to ensure that all work performed is done in a workmanlike manner.

EXTERIOR INSPECTION • • • Roof, Gutters, and Downspouts Exterior Structure Walking Surfaces Decks, Porches, Stairs Handrails House & Unit Numbering

INTERIOR INSPECTION • • Egress Smoke Alarms Carbon Monoxide Detectors Windows Electrical HVAC Infestation

How do I prepare for an inspection • Review the City’s Safe Housing Checklist www. cityofedwardsville/rental • Conduct your own inspection • Correct any potential violations 9

What should I bring to an inspection q. Batteries – for smoke detectors q. Smoke Detectors q. Carbon Monoxide Detectors q. Outlet & light switch covers q. Light bulbs q. Step stool or ladder q. Tool box or screwdriver q. Keys for each building/unit q. Pen & paper for your notes 10

Who should attend the inspection? • Property Owner or Property Manager • Tenant (optional) • City Building Inspector(s) • Rental Inspection Coordinator 11

Violations If a violation can not be corrected on site you will receive: • A Notice of Violation with a deadline date for corrections • Corrections by re-inspection or photographic evidence 12

SCHEDULE RE-INSPECTIONS • Contact the Rental Inspection Coordinator prior to deadline date. • Re-inspection necessary by deadline to avoid fines. 13

Common Violations – GFCI’s 14

Common Violations – GFCI Kitchen 15

Common Violations – GFCI bathroom 16

Common Violations – GFCI Laundry 17

EGRESS WINDOWS

Excavation is brought up to finished level Cut foundation wall Install window well Finished product including code required ladder

Common Violations – Combustion Air • Inadequate combustion air openings for Gas furnaces and/or water heaters. 20

Common Violations – Water Heaters • Pressure Relief Valve Discharge Pipe is required. 21

Common Violations - Handrails • Required handrails (over four risers) are missing or not secured. 22

• Replace missing balusters • Replace damaged boards Missing Balusters No Balusters

Common Violations - decks 24

OCCUPANCY REGULATIONS No more than three (3) unrelated people can live together in a rental property/unit regardless of how many bedrooms are contained in the property. This code is strictly enforced and there are penalties for violation of this ordinance.

ZONING REGULATIONS R-1 Single Family Zoning • Upstairs or basement apartments are prohibited unless "grandfathered”. • The property owner must prove it is a "legit" grandfathered use. If not the use must cease. • Illegal conversions are NEVER grandfathered regardless of how many years have passed.

ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS Prohibited: • Rooms or apartments over a garage • Convert a garage into an apartment.

HABITABLE ROOMS

UTILITY BILLS The tenant is primarily responsible for payment for utility service. However, the owner of the premises is responsible if the occupant fails to pay.

POLICE & COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICERS • Parking • Trash • Parties • Occupancy • Animal Complaints • Yard Maintenance

Emergency response 32

Emergency response 33

FIRE prevention • Smoke Detectors • Carbon Monoxide Detectors • Adopted Fire and Building Codes • Code Enforcement for Existing Buildings • Sprinkler Systems • Fire Hydrant Testing • Public Education Programs 34

Smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and fire extinguishers 35

Smoke Detectors • Owner’s responsibility to install required smoke detectors. • Tenant’s responsibility to change batteries and test. 36

Carbon monoxide detectors • Required in homes that have fuel burning appliances • Required if you have an Attached Garage • Place within 15 feet of each Sleeping Room • Owner’s responsibility to install required detectors. 37

Police & Community Service Officers • • • Parking Trash Parties Occupancy Animal Complaints Yard Maintenance 38

Helpful Resources • Illinois Department of Public Health • www. dph. illinois. gov • Illinois Attorney General – Landlord and Tenant Rights and Laws • www. illinoisattorneygeneral. gov • Madison County Illinois • www. co. madison. il. us • City of Edwardsville • www. cityofedwardsville. com 39

Contact Information City of Edwardsville Public Works Department 200 East Park Street Edwardsville, IL 62025 Denise Thibault, Rental Inspection Coordinator Direct Line: 618 -692 -2331 Public Works Office: 618 -692 -7535 Fax: 618 -692 -7505 Email: rentalregistration@cityofedwardsville. com Website: www. cityofedwardsville. com/rental 40